Curator Tour | Melted into the Sun
Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:00 PM UTC – 7:00 PM UTC
Hosted by Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
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About this event
Join curator Carol Huh for a tour of Saodat Ismailova:: https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/exhibitions/saodat-ismailova-melted-into-the-sun/ : https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/exhibitions/saodat-ismailova-melted-into-the-sun/Melted into the Sun: https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/exhibitions/saodat-ismailova-melted-into-the-sun/. This exhibition presents film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova’s work, grounded in Central Asia’s complex histories and ancient myths. Weaving together her own footage, rare archival film, and text, she evokes a vivid sense of place and reflects on the resilience of culture.
Please meet at gallery 28 for the tour. We recommend you register in advance.: https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/exhibitions/saodat-ismailova-melted-into-the-sun/
Image: Saodat Ismailova (b. 1981); Still from Melted into the Sun; 2024; single-channel video with sound; 35 minutes; Courtesy @saodatismailova. Commissioned by Fondazione In Between Art Film and Batalha Centro de Cinema Porto
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